Band 6 Biomedical Scientist - Point of Care Testing (POCT)

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist for their Point of Care Testing department. This role involves overseeing analytical processes and ensuring quality in POCT services. The ideal candidate will have a Biomedical Science degree and HCPC registration, along with strong communication skills to liaise with various healthcare professionals. Join us to make a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience in Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, and virology.
• Completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Point of Care Testing department.
• Communicate effectively with various departments and stakeholders.
• Contribute to key governance tasks and ensure service quality.

Skills

Flexibility in working practices

Ability to liaise with healthcare professionals

Education

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science

HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Diploma in a Pathology discipline

Job description

Band 6 Biomedical Scientist - Point of Care Testing (POCT)

The closing date is 23 September 2025

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio or proven equivalent post registration experience in any pathology discipline
• Evidence of CPD

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and forward thinking individual to join our Point of Care Testing Department as a Biomedical Scientist in Point of Care Testing (POCT). This post is cross site, requiring the post holder to work at Queen\'s Hospital, King George and Trust led community clinics as required. The Post holder will contribute to key governance tasks in line with UKAS standards as the department aims to work towards accreditation.

The POCT department is very dynamic hence this is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a developing, forward thinking and user facing department; which is fast becoming an integral part of the patient pathway. This post will give a unique opportunity to work with an excellent team and extend your multi-disciplinary knowledge at Queens and King George Hospitals. Join our team and make a difference.

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Charlene Mandeya, Senior POCT Coordinator on 01708 435000 ext 6672/3643 or email [e-mail] or Victoria Clough, Consultant Biochemist and Clinical Lead for POCT [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running and development of the Point of Care Testing department. The post holder will have an in-depth scientific knowledge of at least one Pathology discipline and will work with the POCT Clinical Lead, POCT Lead BMS, Lead BMS, POCT Senior BMS and POCT Associate Practitioners to ensure that all scientific, technical, and quality aspects of the POCT services are maintained across BHRUT and community hospitals. The post holder must be able to work autonomously where appropriate. The role will often require you to communicate with other departments and hospitals face to face, therefore good organisational and interpersonal skills are essential to the role.

About us

We\'re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we\'re proud of and our patients are happy with. We\'re no longer in special measures; we\'ve opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and, in recognition of our progress, we\'ve been shortlisted for Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal Awards.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen\'s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We\'re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen\'s and get rid of corridor care.

Our patients are benefitting from our Women\'s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George\'s Health and Wellbeing Hub.

These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.

The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We\'re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We\'re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science accredited by the IBMS or equivalent
• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in a Pathology discipline

Experience/Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and virology.

Personal Qualities

• Able to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals. Embraces PRIDE qualities
• Flexibility to adapt quickly and efficiently to changes in working practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

£44,485 to £52,521 a yearPer Annum Inclusive